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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 111-137.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wallace believes people recognize pop-culture references but are _______ with them.
(a) Displeased.
(b) Happy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Uncomfortable.

2. Why does Wallace see the baton twirling competition as dangerous?
(a) Because they twirl very fast.
(b) Because they throw the batons into the crowd.
(c) Because the batons are on fire.
(d) Because they twirl blindfolded.

3. According to Wallace, how did Leyner's image-fiction attempt to solve irony?
(a) It embraced it.
(b) It mocked it.
(c) It ignored it.
(d) It negated it.

4. Why does Wallace get ill on his first day at the desert competition?
(a) Because he rode a rollercoaster.
(b) Because it's too hot.
(c) Because he eats too much.
(d) Because he hasn't slept.

5. Wallace believes that commercials have evolved into appealing to a sense of ______.
(a) Individuality.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Community.
(d) Intellect.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Wallace realize he is no longer a Midwesterner?

2. Wallace believes fighting technology lies in ________.

3. Why does Wallace consider his style of playing tennis as "boring"?

4. According to Wallace, why does watching television beget more television?

5. On his second day of the desert competition, why does Wallace repeatedly use the bathroom?

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